Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM vs Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 is lighter by 592g.
- Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 goes wider (10mm vs 12mm).
- Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM reaches further (24mm vs 18mm).
| Spec | FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM | 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 12-24mm | 10-18mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2020 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Weight g | 847.0 | 255 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 137.0 | 64.0 |
| Diameter mm | 97.6 | 72.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.116 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| Blades | n/a | 7 |
| Groups | n/a | 10 |
| Af motor | n/a | Stepping motor |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 67 |
Sony FE 12-24mm F2.8 GM
An f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 12-24mm. The bulbous front element prevents screw-in filters, so filters are handled at the rear or with a holder.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 at 12mm
- Linear motors for fast focus
- Strong for night-sky work
Cons
- Weighs about 847 g, heavy for a wide zoom
- No front filter thread
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 255 g and focuses as close as 0.116 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact at about 255 g
- Close focus to 0.116 m
Cons
- Limited zoom range
- No stabilization